First, Morning from Noon is a must-read for studying Lu Yao.
As a literary youth who has studied various works of Lu Yao for many years, due to the need of writing papers, he studied all doctoral and master's theses before this time in China from 20 14 10 to February, and completed the article "Lu Yao's core creative view". Among them, Morning is one of the main research books starting from Noon. This book (only a manuscript) is an essay on "Ordinary World" written by Mr. Lu Yao in his hospital bed before his death. The Complete Book of * * * is divided into 50 sections with about 50,000 words, which embodies his last efforts in his life. This book is an important material for studying one of his representative works, Ordinary World, and it is also a must-read for studying writer Lu Yao.
Second, the main content of "morning begins at noon"
The main version of "Morning Begins at Noon" that we are discussing at present is the paperback published by Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House in April 20 12. In fact, in this edition, Morning Begins at Noon is included as the core work, and 19 manuscript is also included. The writing time of "Morning begins at noon" is 199 1 early winter solstice 1992 early spring. In addition, the 19 manuscript includes:
1, to the novella selection;
2. This weak refraction-in difficult days;
3. Do not lose the feeling of ordinary workers;
4. Talking about Novel Creation —— Speech at the Symposium of Young Writers in the Editorial Department of Yanhe;
5. Answer a question from the editorial department of Yanhe;
6. Preface to the French version of Life;
7. Writing is the need of the soul-a speech to Wen Peng's poetry friends;
8. Autobiography of Lu Yao;
9, the dream of teenagers-for Youth Monthly;
10, Postscript of Lu Yao's Collected Works;
1 1, the writer's labor;
12, sincere from the heart;
13, pay attention to the new living building in the building;
14, about the adaptation of the film Life;
15, answering questions from reporters of Shaanxi People's Broadcasting Station;
16, answering questions from family education reporters;
17. Dialogue about life;
18, answering questions from China Central Radio and TV University;
19, the tree of life lives forever.
The above works constitute the full text of this book entitled "Morning Begins at Noon". Therefore, the object of our research and discussion is not only the single content of the article "Morning starts at noon", but the whole content of the whole book.
The main viewpoints of the above 20 manuscripts are basically the same, which also shows that Mr. Lu Yao's basic attitude on creative issues is clear, and there has been no excessive accommodation and evolution because of time and events. This is also very important for the study of a writer, and it is a yardstick to examine his ideological roots and fundamental style. In other words, many writers' sudden works can only reflect the meaning of the works themselves, but cannot represent their core ideas. Of course, this issue is no longer the focus of this article, so I will not expand it.
Third, the overall value evaluation of "Morning Begins at Noon"
It should be said that this edition of Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House comprehensively concentrates Lu Yao's basic ideas and specific views on literary creation, and is a high-quality book that guides ordinary writers to create realistic novels and even other literary works.
In the article "Morning Begins at Noon", Lu Yao recorded his life experience, ideological experience and emotional experience from the idea of writing "Ordinary World" to the completion of the manuscript on May 25th. 1988. This paper presents a rare creative note for readers with simple and sincere feelings, smooth and meticulous brushwork, three-dimensional and comprehensive perspective and distinct thinking. For every writer who is a beginner in writing, hopes to make progress and tries to reach the peak of literature, it is a classic worth reading.
Other contents in the book supplement the writer's ideological process in a specific period from different angles, which helps readers to understand how an ordinary writer grew into a great writer step by step. There is no shortage of great souls in the palace of literature, but there is a great need for such writers, who are willing to dedicate their bodies and minds to us.
Fourth, the main idea of "morning begins at noon"
Throughout this book, Lu Yao's basic ideas about literary creation are very clear. He always believes (see "The Writer's Labor" on page 16 1) that in a sense, works are not entirely the product of wisdom, but more importantly, the result of perseverance and hard work.
For this basic question, the author also refers to the opinions of many critics at home and abroad and the understanding of great writers. Some people think that successful literary works are closely related to the writer's talent. I won't completely deny this. However, any great work, without the support of Mr. Lu Yao's "perseverance and hard work", may be able to write some essays or essays. If you want to achieve a heavy work that carries an era, I am afraid it is a castle in the air. We may also think that writers like Hemingway write very quickly. But the story behind it, the difficult mental journey, still can't go beyond the above ideas. Many writers, even if they succeed, readers can still feel the floating words, the wandering thoughts, the far-fetched stories or the hasty layout, and the deep analysis still lacks the above ideas. The gap between "The Thorn on Earth" and "Wen Xin Diao Long" is also here. In the creation of literary works, there are no shortcuts to skills. Bitterness may not produce fruitful results, but three points of bitterness can only produce three points of fruit at most. Of course, this view is also worth discussing, which is only the author's view.
On the basis of the above basic ideas, this book mainly reveals the following important literary creation viewpoints of Mr. Lu Yao:
1. On the sense of the times of works: writers need to reflect the life essence of this era from the main problems they face and experience in a specific era.
2. About the material selection and theme of the work: The material selection should start from the perspective of our familiar life and others' unexpected, and pay attention to excavating the spiritual influence of change on people. The theme should be a tree composed of branches and leaves of various ideas, which displays a series of high-level thinking achievements in a three-dimensional and rich way.
3. About the refining of materials: Writers should pay attention to their own refining and accumulation of life, and live and think with deep enthusiasm. Like his mentor Liu Qing, he went deep into the front line and went to the place where the story produced by the work took place. Remember not to simply copy other people's stories and plots, there is no real emotional experience.
4. On historical issues: writers should hold their horses in the process of writing, learn to pay attention to today's changes, and deeply understand that these changes have developed from various stages of history. They can't regard modern life as a kind of life, see the historical rings through the cut plane, see how many years they have grown up, see the depth of history and see deeper history. History is objective and realistic, and should not be ridiculed. It is superficial, profound and serious.
5. On the writer's own orientation: You can't lose the feeling of an ordinary worker at any time. Without land and people, no one can succeed. Writing novels is also a kind of labor, not much nobler than farmers who farm land.
6. About the writer's lifestyle: Choose a lifestyle that suits you, and don't be demanding. But this way of life is just a free choice above form, not a casual attitude towards life.
7. About the writer's quality of life: simple. In particular, we should not pursue comfort excessively, otherwise there will be a deep problem of losing enterprising spirit. Sometimes be hard on yourself. If you can't devote yourself to your work like an ox or a horse, whether as a writer or as a person, your real life will end.
8. About the writer's attitude towards achievement: The youngest writer often pays attention to achievement and glory, and the greatest writer is often immersed in creation and labor.
9. About creative motivation: Great works are profound, and the fundamental motivation often comes from distant memories.
10. About novel planning: First of all, we must make clear the theme, the main time of reporting, and basically determine the length and roughly constitute the plate.
1 1. On the expression form of novels: realism will still have strong vitality in the existing historical category and for a long time to come.
12. About reading for novel creation: there should be a basic list. In addition to the required literature, you should also read a lot of other books related to novel creation.
13. Social research in a specific historical period: read at least one central newspaper, provincial newspaper and local newspaper, summarize them, and systematically grasp the major events and highlights in a specific period.
14. About the creative state: avoid being overly addicted to various social activities and ensure the necessary independence and time.
15, about deeply experiencing life: for writers and artists, it is like the relationship between people and food. As for how each writer occupies his own life, there is no need to be stereotyped. Every writer has his own way of feeling life; And with the change of social life, the way the same writer experiences life will also change. Lu Yao tends to personally experience the life scenes involved in his works.
16. On the structure of realistic novels: judging from the structure of contemporary realistic novels in China, most of them adopt closed structure. In fact, the structure of realistic works, especially large-scale works, is entirely possible to make an open structure without necessarily "falling apart". The problem is that the central point or main line of the structure should have a strong "magnetic field" effect. In a sense, realistic novels are the art of structure, which requires the writer's courage, imagination and insight. The writer is required to dare to consult Wang Yang as well as fine needle and thread, so that his works will be hindered by bricks and tiles in the end. A novel with real skills is not won by the plot. A thrilling plot is not necessarily a thrilling novel. A writer's greatest talent should be to be able to interpret great content that makes people tremble in daily life. And this kind of intelligence should be based not only on the extremely stable familiarity with life, but also on the profound insight and thorough understanding of these lives. Stories can be compiled, but life can't be compiled; No matter how vivid the story is, it is hard to move people, and the true feelings of life will be fascinating even if they are not in tune.
17. On the development context of stories and characters: based on the theme, starting from the end, closely combining stories, characters and themes, combing the mainstream development context.
18. About the place of creation: It is best to be in a relatively quiet place where the story takes place.
19, about the opening of the work: it must be carried out slowly, calmly and profoundly.
20. About the physical maintenance in the creative process: it is necessary to have a necessary diet and regular exercise.
2 1. On creation and health: The meaning of life lies in achieving the goal of life, and you should devote yourself to novel creation.
22. About creation and life and death: When death really befalls people, people will think about it very closely. Whether literary artists or scientists, in the most creative golden age, they must race against time to complete the most important work in life. On the way to my goal, I dare not slack off. The whole mentality seems to be to drive the boat to the other side before some kind of storm warning.
Mr. Lu Yao left us on1992165438+1October 17, and "Morning starts at noon" was his last gift to the world. What can I remember him with? Only with sincerity, piety and deep and diffuse enthusiasm for literature can I introduce this work to everyone.
At this moment, I can't remember how many times this book has been opened. Spring is very quiet, it is slightly cold in the middle of the night, and tears can't help falling from the corner of my eyes. Think of him in Chenjiashan Coal Mine, think of his cabin in the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, think of his convulsive hands, and think of every tear he shed for hundreds of millions of young people in China and ordinary people in China. My heart seems to be as heavy as a thousand pounds. I don't know. What is he like in that world? Still such a forgetful life, full of investment. I hope we ordinary people can really remember this gentleman; Can live up to his expectations and deeply love our motherland, our people and our beautiful times.
It's quiet in spring and a little cold in the middle of the night. At the moment of Qingming future, I would like to dedicate this to Mr. Lu Yao! Dedicated to every great soul who sings for hundreds of millions of ordinary people!